
The Preconstruction Podcast - Commercial Construction.
The Preconstruction Podcast tells the story of Preconstruction Innovation within Commercial Construction throughout the US. We will be traveling the country speaking with Preconstruction innovators, Estimating geniuses, and national leaders within Technology, General Contractors, Architects, Owners, and Subcontractors to hear their Preconstruction success stories.
Latest episodes

Mar 3, 2021 • 55min
E30: Will Senner - VP at Skanska - Start your Preconstruction DATA journey today!
Gareth our host caught up with Will Senner the VP of Preconstruction with Skanska in Raleigh, NC. Will's story of Preconstruction Data is incredible, discussed on this episode:
- The best way to use Preconstruction Data
- What Preconstruction Data we should be using / gathering
- Visualization through Microsoft BI
- Data Workflows
- Challenges of playing the long game with data
- Benefits of Data
- How it ties into the Preconstruction, Design, Development and Operations side
Please if you enjoy this video please like, subscribe and share it with your friends, peers or colleagues.
If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the Preconstruction Podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com
Enjoy!
Estimator
Estimating
Construction
Preconstruction
Building Information Modelling
BIM
VDC
Virtual Design Construction
Commercial Construction
Estimators
Preconstruction Managers
Design & Build
Raleigh, NC
Niche Specialist Staffing Partners
Niche SSP
Will Senner
Skanska Construction
Gareth McGlynn

Feb 2, 2021 • 33min
E29: Matt Vetter - VP with Schafer Construction (Detroit) discuss the importance of Building Relationships
Gareth our host caught up with Matt Vetter the Vice President of Schafer Construction outside of Detroit, MI on:
- How a Bachelors in Psychology helped him climb the Preconstruction ladder
- Working from home - how it will shape the future of Preconstruction
- The challenges of running a construction company like a startup
- Detroit construction market and the suburbs
- Preconstruction Technology
- The Future of Preconstruction and how Schafer will grow
Please if you enjoy this video please like, subscribe and share it with your friends, peers or colleagues.
If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the Preconstruction Podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com
Enjoy!
Estimator
Estimating
Construction
Preconstruction
Building Information Modelling
BIM
VDC
Virtual Design Construction
Commercial Construction
Estimators
Preconstruction Managers
Design & Build
Detroit, MI
Niche Specialist Staffing Partners
Niche SSP
Matt Vetter
Schafer Construction
Gareth McGlynn

Feb 2, 2021 • 44min
E28: Bennie Kovach - Precon Executive discusses the BD side of Preconstruction and the future of WFH
Our host Gareth McGlynn had great craic chatting to Bennie Kovach the Precon Executive with James G. David Construction in DC.
Covered in this episode:
- The Penn State Bachelor's of Architectural Engineering
- Bennie's attention disorder
- Why he choose Preconstruction
- The challenges of WFH and how it will shake out
- The importance of Business Development within Preconstruction
- Fairfax, VA
- Evolution of Preconstruction and Preconstruction Technology
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James G. Davis Construction
Preconstruction Technology
Estimator
Estimating Construction
Preconstruction
Assemble
Building Information Modeling
BIM
VDC
Virtual Design Construction
Commercial Construction
Estimators
Preconstruction Managers
Design & Build
Niche Specialist Staffing Partners
Niche SSP
Bennie Kovach
Fairfax, VA
Gareth McGlynn

Jan 28, 2021 • 50min
E27: Loren Morgan VP of Precon at Brookfield Properties on "Why Precon need to shoot themselves out of every meeting"
Our host Gareth McGlynn had our first US Naval Academy Graduate on the podcast this week. Loren Morgan the VP of Preconstruction with Brookfield Properties in San Francisco discussed:
- The lessons learnt at the Naval Academy
- Differences between the Naval Academy and conventional universities or colleges
- Why he choose Preconstruction
- What developers look for in a contractor
- The importance of a Developer, Contractor and Architect relationship
- Suburban construction design
- Relocating to San Fran from Virginia
- Why Preconstruction professionals need to constantly shot there way out of meetings
Enjoy this episode and please share, like and comment.
Brookfield Properties
Preconstruction Technology
Estimator
Estimating Construction
Preconstruction
Assemble
Building Information Modeling
BIM
VDC
Virtual Design Construction
Commercial Construction
Estimators
Preconstruction Managers
Design & Build
Niche Specialist Staffing Partners
Niche SSP
Loren Morgan
Gareth McGlynn

Jan 14, 2021 • 56min
E26: Mark Cleverly - Construction Executive with McCarthy in Atlanta, GA discussing Technology, Data, Healthcare & Higher Education projects.
Happy New Year!
To kick off 2021 our host Gareth McGlynn spoke to Mark Cleverly the current Construction Executive for McCarthy in Atlanta, GA.
Topics discussed:
- Mark's transition from running his own firm in London to Senior Estimator at McCarthy
- Healthcare and Higher Education construction
- The importance of technology in his day to day preconstruction work
- Collaborating with the client
- Preconstruction Technology: Data and Modelogix, Assemble
- Atlanta, GA as a place to live: Likes and Dislikes
Enjoy, feel free to like and share this episode with your peers.
If you would like to make an appearance on the Preconstruction Podcast please drop us a text via (646)503-5594.
Estimator
Estimating
Construction
Preconstruction
Building Information Modeling
BIM
VDC
Virtual Design
Construction
Commercial Construction
Dallas, TX Estimators
Preconstruction Managers
Design & Build
Mark Cleverly
McCarthy Building
Healthcare Construction
Higher Education
Construction
Niche Specialist Staffing Partners
Niche SSP
Gareth McGlynn

Dec 21, 2020 • 44min
E25: James Hancik - VP of Preconstruction at Gilbane across Northern New Jersey and New York.
Our host Gareth McGlynn sat down this week with James Hancik (VP) the Preconstruction Executive with Gilbane in New Jersey.
James's journey is filled with challenges, success stories and a great example of how construction can take you in so many different directions.
Discussion points:
- Lack of students considering construction/preconstruction
- Building the Red Bull arena for a European client
- The importance of a MBA in your career
- The art of Estimating; What makes the best estimators
- How challenging yourself is the only way to keep enjoying the construction world
- Preconstruction Technology
- And much much more
This is a great episode that I hope you enjoy.
Sponsor: Beck Technology - https://beck-technology.com/
Please if you enjoy this video please like, subscribe and share it with your friends, peers or colleagues.
More great episode coming soon,
Estimator
Estimating
Construction
Preconstruction
Gilbane
Red Bulls arena
Building Information Modeling
BIM
VDC
Virtual Design Construction
Commercial Construction
Estimators
Preconstruction Managers
Design & Build
New Jersey
New York
Niche Specialist Staffing Partners
Niche SSP
James Hancik
Gareth McGlynn

Dec 14, 2020 • 44min
E24: Preconstruction DATA with Stewart Carroll - President of Beck Technology
This is the second episode in our DATA series of Podcasts and who better to get on and discuss DATA than Stewart Carroll. Stewarts ability to simplify the most complex technology solutions for Preconstruction is second to none.
This is Stewarts second appearance, so if you havent listened to the first episode please do.
This time Stewart dissects how DATA is collected, used and displayed with Preconstruction.
Please enjoy and share this with peers, colleagues and friends that might be interested.
Thanks,
Gareth - The Preconstruction Podcast host
The Preconstruction Podcast
DATA
Construction DATA
Estimator
Estimating
Construction
Preconstruction
Building Information Modeling
BIM
VDC
Virtual Design Construction
Commercial Construction
Estimators
Preconstruction Managers
Design & Build
Dallas, TX
Niche Specialist Staffing Partners
Niche SSP
Stewart Carroll
Gareth McGlynn

Nov 26, 2020 • 34min
E23: Bill Allen - President of EvolveLAB out of Colorado. Bill is a BIM thought provoking disruptor.
Gareth our host caught up with Bill Allen the President of EvolveLAB and On Point Scans, Bill can be described as a thought provoking BIM Advocate who questions the normal and enjoys a good old debate.
During this podcast Gareth and Bill touch on:
- Computational Design or as Bill calls it "Computational Construction"
- How the next generation of BIM / VDC professionals should be taught and trained
- Shared Data from the BIM Model
- Modular Construction
- Architectural Challenges
- Capturing As Builds
- Relaxing on his summer board
EvolveLAB: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrUqAHZOqTXu3Myei1VUBzA
Bill Allen LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billallenbimmanager/
Please if you enjoy this video please like, subscribe and share it with your friends, peers or colleagues.
If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the Preconstruction Podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com
Enjoy!
Estimator
Estimating
Construction
Preconstruction
Building Information Modeling
BIM
VDC
Virtual Design Construction
Commercial Construction
Estimators
Preconstruction Managers
Design & Build
Charlotte, NC
Niche Specialist Staffing Partners
Niche SSP
Bill Allen
EvolveLAB
On Point Scans
Gareth McGlynn

Nov 26, 2020 • 40min
E22: Steve Dell'Orto - Co-Founder of Concntric discuss Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Steve is a 25+ year Veteran with Clark Construction
The Preconstruction Podcast are delighted after popular demand to welcome back Steve Dell'Orto to discuss Data within Preconstruction and specifically AI and ML.
Steve is fresh from his appearance at the Advancing Preconstruction conference earlier this month (Nov 2020), if you didn't catch his presentation I highly recommend it, you can catch a recording now on his LinkedIn feed - just search Steve Dell'Orto on Linkedin.
Enjoy this Episode, we will be bringing you more episodes discussing Data in Preconstruction very soon.
As always a big shout out to our main sponsor Beck Technology: https://beck-technology.com/
Please like, share and comment.
Thanks,
Gareth
ConCntric
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Preconstruction Technology
Estimator
Estimating
Construction
Preconstruction
Building Information Modeling
BIM
VDC
Virtual Design Construction
Commercial Construction
Estimators
Preconstruction Managers
Design & Build
Clark Construction
Niche Specialist Staffing Partners
Niche SSP
Steve Dell'Orto
Gareth McGlynn

Oct 23, 2020 • 47min
E21: Colleen Martindale - Civil Director of Estimating with McCarthy Building in Dallas, TX
The Preconstruction Podcast has started its Civil series of Podcasts with a BANG - our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn talked to an industry leader, speaker, advocate and pioneer Colleen Martindale.
Described as a breath of fresh air to male dominated industry, Colleen discusses the challenges of being a woman in estimating, McCarthy's diverse project range within civil, Preconstruction Technology including Join Build(r) and Modelogix and a topic that is close to her heart the McCarthy Partnership for Women (MPFW).
This is a must listen to for any civil industry preconstruction or estimating professional or any female within construction.
Enjoy, feel free to like and share this episode with your peers.
If you would like to make an appearance on the Preconstruction Podcast please drop us a text via (646)503-5594.
Estimator
Estimating
Construction
Preconstruction
Building Information Modeling
BIM
VDC
Virtual Design Construction
Commercial Construction
Dallas, TX Estimators
Preconstruction Managers
Design & Build
Colleen Martindale
McCarthy Building
Civil Construction
Niche Specialist Staffing Partners
Niche SSP
Gareth McGlynn